When did you realize your setup was good enough?
Hello everyone! Right now i'm running the beginner classic Breville Barista Express thats like 7 years old for me at this point. Still runs great but I'm looking to upgrade my game over the next year or so (new grinder first, locally roasted beans, maybe a new dual boiler machine etc.). Let me tell you, the decision fatigue I've gotten over the last couple of weeks figuring out what I wanted to buy/upgrade has been exhausting, to say the least. So many options, so many varied opinions and experiences. And it seems like it can get out of hand QUICKLY. It's probably pretty easy to start justifying going from something like a Niche Zero ($689) to a Zerno Z1 ($1315) to maybe even a Eureka Atom W 75 ($1899) for all different reasons that seem completely logical to me (btw, I know each of these grinders are inherently different and do different things).
My general question is this: At what point did you realize you're current setup was absolutely okay for making great coffee and having fun brewing/pulling shots and stopped chasing the latest and greatest? Of course, if you're an enthusiast and love the details, more power to you and keep experimenting! But for me, I'm just chasing that ultimate feel good coffee in the mornings/afternoons that's a repeatable experience.